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SG14 XAV

2014 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,015 mi
Last recorded17,015 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V4062,683 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG14 XAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 17,015 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake travel (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 12,920 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 12,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2024 7,212 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 6,780 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 6,612 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 6,612 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 6,496 miles

front discs starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 17 Feb 2021 6,492 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front discs starting to corrode

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2020 6,465 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 6,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 6,039 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 5,544 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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SG14 XAV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 62,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG14 XAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 12 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SG14 XAV registered?

SG14 XAV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 2014.

Is SG14 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG14 XAV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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